{60 -Oxy(oxo) sulfides and uses thereof in perfumery and in perfumed articles

ABSTRACT

Perfume and fragrance compositions and perfumed articles including soaps, detergents, powders as well as colognes containing  alpha -oxy(oxo) sulfides having the structure:   &lt;IMAGE&gt;   wherein R is methyl or hydrogen; X is one of   &lt;IMAGE&gt;  and Y is one of methyl, methallyl (having the structure:   &lt;IMAGE&gt;   1-propyl, 2-methyl-1-propyl and acetyl which impart thereto sweet, green, floral, herbal, vegetative, basil-like, minty, melony, grapefruit, fruity and alliaceous aromas with yara, neroli and/or verdima-like nuances.



